Author:Tony Benn
In this, the fourth volume of Tony Benn’s diaries, the Labour Government continues its fight for survival. Important developments are occurring both at home and internationally. In Britain, Benn as Secretary of State for Energy is directly involved with Windscale and decisions about nuclear power and oil policy. Abroad, the Government is concerned with Carter’s reappraisal of American foreign policy, the overthrow of the Shah of Iran and problems of EEC membership.
In the Labour party itself, new forces of radicalism and reform are emerging, resulting in changes in Labour’s policies and the ultimate formation of the SDP.
Labour’s unsuccessful economic policy and the widening rift with the labour movement lead to the Winter of Discontent and a near state of emergency. With Labour voters defecting, the scene is set for the Thatcher years.
Re-positions an archetypal "great man" - Samuel Johnson - in a fresh light: as the focus of a network of female friends, bound by affection and rivalry
—— Boyd Tonkin , Independent, Books of the YearWonderfully entertaining...with complete grasp of the material, Kate Chisholm introduces us to eight women who were important in Johnson's life
—— Norma Clarke , Literary ReviewEntertaining and enlightening
—— Daily TelegraphFascinating... Kate Chisolm's affectionate, elegant book does the man and the women [in Johnson's life] a huge service
—— Mail on SundayExcellent
—— Dailiy MailIlluminating
—— SpectatorVery good at showing us a new side of a man we might consider ourselves to be familiar with already. I've read quite a few books about Johnson and his times, and I can't think of one that gives such a vivid picture of what it was like to be around him… Chisholm isn't afraid to show Johnson as a weak and imperfect man
—— Nicholas Lezard , GuardianChisholm presents the subject through the eyes of the women who knew him
—— The LadyA muscular, vivid narrative full of compelling historical insight – not just a brilliantly told story, but required reading for anyone interested in the real 1066 and all that.
—— Helen CastorAckroyd takes us through the layers of the city, lifting the covers to peer downwards
—— Camden New JournalIn a short but intriguing book, Ackroyd explores the idea that, beneath the surface, there has existed another world with rules and conventions of its own
—— Financial TimesAnyone intrigued by this tumultuous city will devour London Under in a few transporting hours... packed with revelations... Ackroyd's stylistic brilliance explains why the book remains a rattling good read
—— Christopher Hirst , IndependentFascinating study of everything under London, from rats and eels to monsters and ghosts.
—— Lady (Five-star review)As London's anatomist-in-chief, Peter Ackroyd turns his focus on what lies beneath the capital's surface. Peppered with erudite and literary references, Ackroyd's fluent style makes for entertaining reading
—— James Urquhart , Financial TimesPacked with anecdotes and fascinating trivia...Ackroyd never misses an opportunity to link this hidden realm with the underworlds of mythology
—— Leon Burakowski , Halesowen ChronicleReveals the London beneath your feet in all its fascinating – and sometimes horrifying – glory. Historian and novelist Ackroyd invests his tales of buried rivers and catacombs with enormous energy
—— ELLE Decoration
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